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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Rock of Ages Broadway Cast Performs at New York Giants Super Bowl Victory Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway cast of Rock of Ages performed the anthems "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Here I Go Again" at The New York Giants Super Bowl Victory Ceremony at New Y…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:45PM

Gretchen Cryer to Direct Elizabeth Rose in Relative Pitch by Dan Bacalzo

Gretchen Cryer will direct Elizabeth Rose in her solo musical, Relative Pitch, to be presented at the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre, February 21-April 14. The show's score features 19 or…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:20PM

Michael Chernus to Guest Star on Showtime's The Big C by Dan Bacalzo

Obie Award winner Michael Chernus will guest star in a multi-episode arc of Showtime's The Big C, according to TVLine.com. He will play Rick, described as "a dynamic, groovy pasto…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:04PM

PHOTO FLASH: Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell and Now. Here. This. Company at Press Event by Dan Bacalzo

The cast/creators of The Vineyard Theatre production of Now. Here. This. met the press on Monday, February 6. The show will begin previews on March 7 and its official opening will be March…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:10PM

Sean Combs, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson Set for Power of Love Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veterans Sean Combs, James Gandolfini, Anthony Hopkins, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and Chazz Palminteri are among the performers and celebrity supporters slated to appear a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:43PM

Alexis Bledel, Brian Hutchison, Adriane Lenox Set for MTC's Regrets by Dan Bacalzo

Full casting has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Regrets, by British playwright Matt Charman. Carolyn Cantor will direct the production at New York City Ce…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:52PM

Natalie Portman Joins Film Casts of Knight of the Cups and Lawless by Dan Bacalzo

Oscar winner and Broadway veteran Natalie Portman has joined the casts of two upcoming Terrence Malick films, according to Deadline.com. She will appear alongside Christian Bale, Cate Blanc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:42PM

Nigel Lythgoe, Tommy Tune to Be Honored at Capezio 125th Anniversary Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Honorees have been announced for Capezio's 125th anniversary gala celebration, to be held at New York City Center on Monday, April 23 at 7pm. The show is conceived and directed by Ann M…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:59PM

Alan Cumming, Kelli O'Hara, Benjamin Walker Join Public Sings! Benefit Cast by Dan Bacalzo

An updated lineup of performers has been announced for Public Sings!, a benefit concert to be held on Monday, March 5 in Joe's Pub. Daisy Prince will direct the performance, with music…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:14PM

PHOTO FLASH: Holly Madison, Josh Strickland Celebrate 1000th Performance of Peepshow by Dan Bacalzo

Former Playboy Playmate and Dancing with the Stars contestant Holly Madison and American Idol finalist and Broadway veteran Josh Strickland were on hand to help celebrate the 1,000th perform…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34AM

Paul Shaffer to Make Cameo Appearance in Broadway's Godspell by Dan Bacalzo

Paul Shaffer will make a cameo appearance at the Thursday, February 16 performance of Broadway's Godspell, performing at Circle in the Square Theatre. He will also participate in a talk…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Gabriel Barre to Direct Goodspeed Musicals' Amazing Grace by Dan Bacalzo

Gabriel Barre will direct Goodspeed Musicals' production of the new musical, Amazing Grace, to play the Norma Terris Theatre, May 17-June 10. Featuring music and lyrics by Christopher…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:23AM

Clybourne Park to Now Open on April 19 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Clybourne Park, will play Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre , beginning on March 28 and now opening on April 19, one week later than origina…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:30AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Review: Rx by Dan Bacalzo

Kate Fodor's enormously entertaining new play centers on a woman who enrolls in a clinical trial to treat workplace depression.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Review: Psycho Therapy by Dan Bacalzo

Frank Strausser's comedy about a couples therapy session for three never really develops much beyond a single-joke premise.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:57PM

Douglas Carter Beane, Oskar Eustis, David Henry Hwang Set for "RepresentAsian" Roundtable by Dan Bacalzo

Participants have been announced for the roundtable discussion, "RepresentAsian: The Changing Face of Theatre," to be presented by the Asian American Performers Action Coalition (A…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:03PM

Love, Loss, and What I Wore to Close Off-Broadway March 25 by Dan Bacalzo

The Off-Broadway production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore will end its record-breaking run at the Westside Theatre on Sunday, March 25. As of that time, it will have played for two and a ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:55PM

Chita Rivera to Co-Host Column Awards Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will co-host the 13th annual Column Awards Gala, honoring excellence in theater within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The event will be held at the Patty Gra…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:21PM

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More Extends Off-Broadway Through April 14 by Dan Bacalzo

The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning production of Sleep No More has announced another extension, and is now set to run through April 14, 2012. The production, presented by Punchdrunk and …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:16PM

Joshua Henry to Perform February 20 Concert at Triad by Dan Bacalzo

Tony nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Henry will perform Soul Weakness at The Triad on Monday, February 20 at 9:30pm. The solo concert will explore Henry's notion that "…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:44PM

Barry Manilow Postpones Radio City Concerts by Dan Bacalzo

Barry Manilow has postponed his previously reported New York City concerts, which had been scheduled for February 10-14 at Radio City Music Hall. He will now play the venue April 30, May 1 a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:20PM

Stew and Heidi Rodewald's The Total Bent Musical to Now Begin February 24 by Dan Bacalzo

The Public Lab production of Stew and Heidi Rodewald's new musical, The Total Bent, originally scheduled for February 14-March 4, will now run February 24-March 18 and include an additi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34PM

David Schwimmer to Direct Dry Ice at Bush Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and television star David Schwimmer will direct the Bush Theatre's production of Sabrina Mahfouz's Dry Ice, according to WhatsOnStage.com. The work will be presented in a dou…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44AM

PHOTO FLASH: Chita Rivera Visits Silence! The Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Legendary Broadway star Chita Rivera attended the Thursday, February 2 performance of Silence! The Musical, currently performing at The 9th Space Theatre at PS 122. With a book by Hunter Be…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:29AM

Barbara Cook, Renée Fleming, Julia Migenes, Peter Sellars, Set for Los Angeles Philharmonic 2012/2013 Season by Dan Bacalzo

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced details for its 2012/2013 season. Among the highlights is a fully staged world premiere production of John Adams' The Gospel According to the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

Alan Alda, Helen Hunt, Linda Lavin, Patti LuPone Set for Juilliard Tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel by Dan Bacalzo

Alan Alda, Jamie Bernstein, Boyd Gaines, Sheldon Harnick, Helen Hunt, Linda Lavin, Patti LuPone, and Faith Prince will be among the artists paying tribute to Mary Rodgers Guettel at The Juil…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:06AM

The Lion King to Return to Australia December 2013 by Dan Bacalzo

Disney's The Lion King will return to Australia in December 2013, performing at Sydney's Capitol Theatre. Based on the 1994 animated film, the musical was originally adapted by di…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:56AM

Paul Nicholas to Direct New Musical Version of A Tale of Two Cities by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and television star and recording artist Paul Nicholas will direct a new musical version of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, at The Charing Cross Theatre in London, April 5-…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:37AM
Monday, February 6, 2012

Joey Arias, Jaime Cepero, Judy Gold Set for American Cancer Society Benefit by Dan Bacalzo

An updated line-up has been announced for ENCORE For Hope, a benefit for the American Cancer Society with monies raised going to support the organization's efforts within the LGBT commu…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:13PM

Whoopi Goldberg, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Phylicia Rashad Among Contributors to The Muses Go to School Book by Dan Bacalzo

Whoopi Goldberg, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Bill T. Jones, Rosie Perez, and Phylicia Rashad are among the contributors featured in the new book, The Muses Go to School: Conversations About the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:52PM

Pascale Armand to Lead Cast of The Convert at Kirk Douglas Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

The original cast of Danai Gurira's The Convert will as previously reported continue on with the show from its world premiere co-production at the McCarter Theatre Center, when the play…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:02PM

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